David Pieterse

Bell Equipment is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) established in 1954, with manufacturing plants in Richards Bay, South Africa, and Kindel, Germany. The company operates globally and exports machinery to numerous international markets. It is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Bell designs, manufactures, distributes, and supports a wide range of heavy equipment serving the mining, construction, quarrying, agriculture, forestry, and waste-handling industries.

• Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs)
• Motor Graders
• Haulage Tractors
• Excavators
• Dozers
• Tri-Wheeled Rough-Terrain Machines (forestry & agriculture)
• Tipping Trucks
• Compaction Machinery
• Crushing & Screening Equipment
• Customised equipment through the Bell Versatruck programme

Bell’s product range is further strengthened through strategic dealership agreements with leading global brands, enabling the company to offer a complete material-handling solution across Southern Africa.

• Performed high-quality welding on custom orders and special projects within heavy manufacturing environments.
• Skilled in MIG and flux-core welding, including positional welding for complex repair and fabrication work.
• Conducted repairs and structural restorations.
• Built and assembled components according to blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experienced in operating specialized fabrication and cutting equipment, including:
  Laser cutter
  Acetylene/oxy-fuel cutter
  Carbon gouging equipment
• Trained and certified for working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Maintained strong adherence to safety protocols, quality control procedures, and production deadlines in a fast-paced industrial setting.

• Performed comprehensive cleaning and re-lubrication of mechanical machinery to restore proper functionality.
• Removed paint residues and replaced filtration systems in the paint shop to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Replaced structural beams and support components for cranes that were damaged due to rust, corrosion, or overuse.
• Conducted in-depth inspections and repairs on equipment normally inaccessible during standard production hours.
• Completed factory rebuilds, upgrades, and improvement projects to enhance overall plant performance.
• Performed preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures and minimize downtime.

• Participated in campaign work.
• Performed fault and failure detection using non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to identify defects before repair or rebuild.
• Executed removal and rebuild of damaged welds, ensuring structural integrity and applying additional strengthening supports where required.
• Collaborated with supervisors and engineers to ensure accurate interpretation of technical drawings and efficient workflow.

• Participated in campaign work.
• Performed fault and failure detection using non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Executed removal and rebuild of damaged welds.
• Collaborated with supervisors and engineers to ensure accurate interpretation of technical drawings and efficient workflow.